Customer Reviews

Okuma Fishing TU-100 Tundra 10-Foot 2-Piece Surf/Pier Spinning Rod (Large, White/Blue)

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I took this pole salmon fishing. It performed well. Cast very well. I have a glass blank by South Bend that I finally wore out the eyes.
I have a Berkley glass trout rod in the same condition. Depending on how much it will be to strip, equip, tie and finish these poles is what determines if I will keep them. This Okuma advertises it is made of glass fiber. We will see. To me glass rods have greater casting distance, and unlike as advertised, all other constructions of blanks are not as sensitive to light bumps as the glass. Many of my acquaintances want to go back to glass only. They are looking at garage sales to find glass poles to rebuild. If this Okuma is truly glass construction maybe I will be wondering if I should rebuilt it in 25 years.
Aug. 12 2011, I have fished this rod several times now on the Nestuca River in Oregon, and this is a great rod. I am VERY happy.

Excellent rod for cast from bank, shore or a pier. Get a big reel, heavy sinker and go for the big ones.

It is a quality reel but the handle is too large for prolonged use. I returned it for a Daiwa Regal Plus Saltwater Bite & Run 5000. Will forever remain a Daiwa fan.

Rod arrived damaged exactly where two pieces fit to make the full rod even when packaging was OK.
It will not support the weight of a fish. I would return fishing rod if I could, but since I imported it to Mexico City and Custom Taxes are already paid, I am not able to do it.